Politics

India violates UN resolution; revokes Kashmir’s special status

August 5, 2019

India’s ruling BJP, today, introduced a legislation in the parliament to revoke the special constitutional status of occupied Kashmir. The legislation was introduced by Home Minister and BJP President Amit Shah, according to which it was proposed that all regulation under Article 370 will not be applicable after a presidential approval.

There was strong reaction against the legislation by the Indian opposition in the Parliament. Moreover, journalists and human rights activists believed that such a move will bring chaos and instability to the occupied valley.

Journalist C J Werleman, while reacting to the legislation, on twitter, wrote:

BREAKING: India has scrapped Article 35 in Kashmir! Modi government has essentially declared war by declaring its intention to officially colonize Kashmir by force. Internet has been shut down in the valley, so that Kashmiris can’t share with you their nightmare.

BREAKING: India has scrapped Article 35 in Kashmir!

Modi government has essentially declared war by declaring its intention to officially colonize Kashmir by force.

Internet has been shut down in the valley, so that Kashmiris can't share with you their nightmare.
— CJ Werleman (@cjwerleman) August 5, 2019

There were other, stronger – against the Modi government – and empathetic – towards the Kashmiri people – reactions on Twitter:

This was a long time coming!Have u ever seen a rising hegemon so afraid of unarmed people and their freedom struggle as India is afraid of the Kashmiris?Thank you, Modi Sarkar for vindicating Pakistani position on Kashmir today before the entire world. Gloves are off. Both sides.
— Rabia Akhtar (@Rabs_AA) August 5, 2019

http://twitter.com/azadessa/status/1158269602624921600

Really feeling sorry for our Kashmiri brothers and sisters. The entire world has failed humanity in Kashmir.
— Farrukh K. Pitafi (@FarrukhKPitafi) August 5, 2019

People like us who placed faith in Parliament, the temple of democracy have been deceived. Those elements in J&K who rejected the 🇮🇳 constitution & sought resolution under the UN have been vindicated. This will exacerbate the alienation Kashmiris feel.
— Mehbooba Mufti (@MehboobaMufti) August 5, 2019

Indian amendment in the constitution regarding status of occupied kashmir, is in violation of international resolutions and even violates India's own constitution! Is india still a constitutional democracy or is now practically under hindutva raj?
— Asad Umar (@Asad_Umar) August 5, 2019

Sitting in another country, watching vultures dance in glee at the prospect of a bloodbath in Kashmir. This in not the India I grew up in, the India envisaged by the Golwalkers is taking shape. Stay strong Kashmir, laazim hai ki hum bhi dekhenge..
— Rana Ayyub (@RanaAyyub) August 4, 2019

http://twitter.com/ijazawan56/status/1158275780406910976

Modi's abolishment of Art. 370 & 35-A, & Trifurcation is a slap on the face of Trump & exposes the impotence of UN or whatever "international conscience" stands for. Modi's fascist mindset that once burnt Gujrat now dances naked on International stage!
— Moeed Pirzada (@MoeedNj) August 5, 2019

Ah! People in occupied J&K aren't Indians. Haven't you tried your level best and failed again and again in last 72 years? They are Kashmiris and will always remain so. https://t.co/jd3j2qcEpq
— Ajmal Jami (@ajmaljami) August 5, 2019

http://twitter.com/Samiyalatief/status/1158274801112215553

The situation on LOC, developments on Kashmir demands the PTI Govt to take initiatives for better political environment within the country to fight back/expose India more rigorously. @ImranKhanPTI should know political stability in house will make him look strong internationally,
— Tanzeela Mazhar (@TenzilaMazhar) August 5, 2019